Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.Encrypts an entire partition or storage device such as USB flash drive or hard drive.Encrypts a partition or drive where Windows is installed (pre-boot authentication).Encryption is automatic, real-time (on-the-fly) and transparent.

Whenever I go away for more than 2 days, I backup my "wife says you lose those files, god help you" files onto a 160gb external 2.5", and occasionally back them up at work on a drive there. Also have a 1TB external that gets backups put on it occasionally.

amazing isnt it! yeah i just dont want thugs to get hold of our family photos, videos mainly. it's a hassle if they turn up on the internet or on a czech billboard for example! other than that there are no nuclear silo secrets. in terms of back up - 3 copies of everything sentimental!

You should also seriously consider using a service like Jungle Disk: https://www.jungledisk.com/personal/ which stores the files at Rackspace or Amazon for backing up those precious family photos - it's only a couple of dollars a month and in my mind is a no-brainier. Also you can encrypt the data that you upload as well.

I use Gmail for mail. I use Google Docs for spreadsheets, word processor documents and presentation files. I use Flickr and Picasa for photos. I keep a lot of other stuff on my Nexus One (Android) phone. If I need to, I can ftp into it (using the "SwiFTP" server app on the phone) from anywhere on the Internet and access files from another device or PC. The phone is always with me.

Take my PC.....I still have all my data.

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